Grove City College Top Questions

Before applying to and visiting different colleges, I made up a list of essentials in terms of what I wanted to find in a college. Ask yourself what you consider indispensible in a college experience--public or private, high or low academic focus, a football team, a specific major, a certain musical ensemble, etc. Know the things you can't live without, be committed to finding those things, and go from there. Past that, I would recommend that you follow your instincts. On paper, my top three choices seemed about the same. When I came to visit my school, I was able to get a good feel for what campus and community life was like. My heart said, "Yes, Julie, I can call this place home." So, I came.

The most important thing about finding the right college is finding the right people. If you go to a college, looking only at its financial costs, academic rigors, and cultural oppourtunites, but don't find out what sort of people go there, you have made a big mistake. All of those things are very important, but what will really make or break your college experience are the people you will be spending those years with. These are the people you will be eating with, sleeping with, and spending counless hours studying with for the next four years. They will influence you for the good or lead you down a path you never wanted to go. Find a college full of people that you want to be like someday and then figure out the little details. And get ready to meet some of the greatest people of your life.